Articles tagged under: drought relief
MN Lawmakers Still Working on a Drought Relief Package
Published May 16, 2022
With one week left in the legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers are still trying to reach an agreement on a drought relief package. Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin told RRFN more progress is expected once Republican meet over the…Conference Committee Seeking Consensus on Drought Assistance
Published April 22, 2022
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin is optimistic there will soon be an agreement on the agricultural drought relief package. "The Senate has consternation about the DNR portion of drought relief, which is part of the package. We're exchanging…DNR Language Divides Drought Relief
Published April 22, 2022
Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Torrey Westrom is optimistic the differences between the House and Senate versions of drought relief can be worked out. “We could come to a resolution on a $10 million relief package quickly if we could…Drought Relief Bill is Still Relevant
Published April 4, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says the drought assistance legislation moving through the legislature is not too late for Minnesota farmers and ranchers. "We know this was a heavy hit that people are still reeling from." The relief goes to drought-stricken…Drought Relief Passes Through Minnesota Senate
Published April 4, 2022
The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed legislation that provides financial relief to farmers who were hit hard by last summer’s drought. The $10 million bill includes $7 million for livestock and specialty crop farmers. It also includes money to reimburse the…MFBF Update
Published March 7, 2022
A drought relief bill is making its way through the Minnesota Legislature. Hear more from Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing about the legislation in this week's MFBF Update.House Environment Committee Passes MN Drought Relief Package
Published February 23, 2022
The Minnesota House Environment and Natural Resources Committee approved the drought assistance bill for Minnesota farmers and ranchers. A plan for the DNR to spend $13 million to plant tree seedlings and improve water efficiency is tied to the agriculture…Minnesota House Passes Drought Relief
Published February 18, 2022
With farmers and ranchers watching every penny after a long drought year, the Minnesota house of representatives is pushing for financial relief. Minnesota District 11 House Representative Mike Sundin says there’s been movement in the ag committee regarding drought relief.…Drought Relief is Top Priority
Published February 4, 2022
A drought relief package was proposed late last summer, but Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders were unable to come to terms on a special session. With the regular session underway, House Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Sundin said drought…